Somnath Temple
Veraval
Gujarat
20.8879899
70.4012569
Lord Shiva (Somnath)
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Somnath Temple in Veraval, Gujarat is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (Somnath).
सोमनाथ
One of the most sacred Shiva temples, destroyed and rebuilt multiple times throughout history. The current temple was reconstructed after Indian independence under the initiative of Sardar Patel. It is the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas and holds immense religious significance. Legend says the Moon God built the original temple in gold after being cursed by Daksha.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Lord Shiva (Somnath) (भगवान शिव (सोमनाथ))
- स्थान / Location: Veraval, Gujarat
- निर्माण / Built: reconstructed 1951
- निर्माता / Built by: Originally by Moon God (Soma); rebuilt by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel & K.M. Munshi
- वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Chalukya (Kailash Mahameru Prasad) style
- ऊँचाई / Height (m): 50.0
- निर्माण सामग्री / Material: Sandstone and limestone
- मंदिर लेआउट / Layout: Garbhagriha, Sabha Mandap, Nritya Mandap with a towering Shikara (50m)
- प्रबंधन / Managed by: Shree Somnath Trust (Government of Gujarat)
वास्तुकला · Architecture
The Arrow Pillar (Baanstambh) indicating a straight line to the South Pole with no land in between
प्रसिद्ध नक्काशी: Intricate carvings on pillars, Nandi mandapa, Shikara with kalasha
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references
- Mahabharata
- Bhagavata Purana
महत्व · Significance
First of the 12 Jyotirlingas
First Jyotirlinga - represents the eternal light of Shiva; associated with the legend of Moon God's devotion
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
Moon God (Soma) was cursed by Daksha and prayed to Shiva here
Krishna is said to have left his mortal body near Somnath (Bhalka Tirtha)
Temple was destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026 CE and rebuilt multiple times
मंत्र · Mantras
Om Namah Shivaya
Om Somnathaya Namah
पूजा एवं साधना · Worship
Shiva Abhishekam, Rudrabhishekam, Sound and Light Show depicting temple history
विशेष पूजा: महाशिवरात्रि पूजा
- Name: रुद्राभिषेक
Timing: सुबह 5 बजे
Description: भगवान शिव का विशेष अभिषेक
- Problem: सुख-शांति की प्राप्ति
Practice: भगवान शिव की आराधना करना - Problem: व्यापार में वृद्धि
Practice: विशेष पूजा अर्चना
प्रमुख त्योहार · Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
- Kartik Purnima
- Navratri
- Shravan Month
दर्शन जानकारी · Visiting
- अनुमानित दर्शन समय: 30-60 minutes
- सर्वोत्तम समय: October to March
- प्रवेश शुल्क: Free
- ड्रेस कोड: Traditional Indian attire preferred
- भीड़ स्तर: High during Shravan month and Shivaratri
- दर्शन सुझाव: Visit early morning for shorter queues; attend the Sound & Light show in evening
- सुलभता: Wheelchair ramps available; elder-friendly pathways
कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach
- By Air: Nearest airport: Diu Airport (85 km) or Rajkot Airport (170 km)
- By Rail: Veraval Railway Station (6 km)
- By Road: Well connected via NH-8E from Ahmedabad (400 km)
- निकटतम हवाई अड्डा: Diu Airport (85 km)
- निकटतम रेलवे: Veraval Junction (6 km)
- निकटतम बस स्टैंड: सोमनाथ बस स्टैंड
- निकटतम शहर से दूरी: 6 km from Veraval
मान्यताएँ एवं अनुभव · Beliefs
यहाँ आने वाले भक्तों का अनुभव होता है कि मंदिर का वातावरण अत्यंत शांति और भक्ति से भरा होता है।
भक्तों द्वारा कई चमत्कारों का अनुभव किया गया है, जैसे कि कठिनाइयों का तुरंत हल होना।
तीर्थ परिपथ · Circuit
Jyotirlinga Yatra
Nearby temples
- Ancient Parvati Devi Temple (0.0 km)
- Daityasudan Temple (0.2 km)
- Ahilyabai Holkar Somnath Temple (0.2 km)
- Shri Chandraprabh Swami Jain Temple (0.3 km)
- Shri Balaji Mandir (0.5 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Somnath Temple?
Somnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Somnath) (भगवान शिव (सोमनाथ)).
Where is Somnath Temple located?
Somnath Temple is located in Veraval, Gujarat, India, at coordinates 20.888, 70.4013.
Which temples are near Somnath Temple?
Nearby temples include Ancient Parvati Devi Temple (0.0 km); Daityasudan Temple (0.2 km); Ahilyabai Holkar Somnath Temple (0.2 km).